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Kayla Dean

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

A hard-working, resilient educator who is passionate about pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and who aspires to develop a career in the teaching field.

Overview

Work History

Observer (VTFT)

White Oaks Elementary
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Interned at White Oaks Elementary with a third grade class to experience an actual teaching interaction
  • Shadowed teacher to learn best approaches and appropriate methods to use in the classroom

Observer (ODU STUDENT)

Red Mill Elementary
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Completed thirty hours of observation in a second grade inclusion classroom, gaining insight into the everyday procedures that happen between the teacher and students

Practicum

Holland Elementary
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Completed forty practicum hours inside a fifth grade inclusion classroom consisting of a mix of exceptional and gifted students, gaining insight into integrating subjects and differentiation

Practicum

Holland Elementary
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Completed seventy practicum hours inside a third grade inclusion classroom with twice exceptional and exceptional students, gaining experience in classroom management and adapting to challenges to optimize student learning

Student Teacher

Thalia Elementary
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Completed student teaching in a second-grade classroom, focusing on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment through differentiated instruction and interactive lesson planning
  • Gained hands-on experience in classroom management, assessment, and fostering student development

Server and Bartender

Chili's
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Worked as a server and bartender, gaining hands-on customer service experience by interacting with diverse customers, handling orders efficiently, and managing fast-paced service requirements
  • Enhanced skills in communication, adaptability, and teamwork within a high-demand setting

Education

Undergraduate Degree - Elementary Education

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Communicator
  • Empathy
  • Adaptability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Cultural Competence

Extracurricular Activities

Old Dominion Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA)

Timeline

Observer (VTFT)

White Oaks Elementary

Observer (ODU STUDENT)

Red Mill Elementary

Practicum

Holland Elementary

Practicum

Holland Elementary

Student Teacher

Thalia Elementary

Server and Bartender

Chili's

Undergraduate Degree - Elementary Education

Old Dominion University
Kayla Dean